Taking the morning bus from Galle to Mirissa for a 6 AM whale watching tour
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The normal route 32 buses run 24/7 along the coast, but early morning schedules are highly unreliable. You would need to be at the Galle bus stand by 4:45 AM. It is far too risky if you have an expensive boat ticket. Negotiate a tuk-tuk the night before; it will take 45 minutes and cost around 2500 LKR, but you are guaranteed to make it.
Do not risk the bus. The boats leave the harbor exactly at 6:30 AM and they will not wait for you.
Also, you need to arrive by 6:00 AM to check in and take your motion sickness pills.
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